by Philip Eliot | Aug 12, 2025 | Mystery |
Originally serialized in 1926, this classic English countryside mystery contains a puzzle that even acclaimed crime author Agatha Christie couldn’t solve.A secluded country manor in the dead of winter seems like the perfect place to hold a house party. Even better, one of the guests declares that an after-dinner séance would be so much more entertaining than bridge. And it’s all fun and games until a young woman goes missing. Assuming the disappearance is someone’s idea of a joke, the well-heeled host Lady Susan doesn’t want to ruin a good party by calling the police. So it’s up to her footman, a down-on-his-luck young army veteran, along with the lovely lady he once hoped to marry, to solve a mystery that soon turns to murder, with the only suspects being the eccentric party guests . . .”Detection and crime at its wittiest—all Berkeley’s stories are amusing, intriguing and he is a master of the final twist.” —Agatha Christie “Anthony Berkeley is the supreme master not of the ‘twist’ but of the ‘double-twist.'” —The Sunday Times
by Philip Eliot | Aug 12, 2025 | Historical Romance |
In John A. Heldt’s celebrated Northwest Passage series, an abandoned mine, a haunted house, and a theater restroom are not just curiosities. They are portals to the past. Step into each portal and see the twentieth century through twenty-first century eyes. In THE MINE, a cavalier college senior explores a dusty adit in 2000 and emerges in 1941 as a world war approaches. In THE JOURNEY, a recent widow tries to reconnect with her past at her thirtieth reunion and finds herself in 1979 and her senior year of high school. In THE SHOW, a jilted young woman from 1941 seeks answers in 2000 but finds them in 1918, the time of her parents’ courtship. Trapped in the corridors of time, three resourceful individuals, victims of fate and circumstance, find romance and redemption in the not-so-distant past. Follow each for the first time in a specially priced boxed set!
by Philip Eliot | Aug 12, 2025 | Cozy Mystery |
????? “What a fantastic, fabulous and completely engrossing cozy mystery.” The Book DecoderTHE DAZZLING DEBUT FROM YOUR NEW FAVOURITE MYSTERY WRITER.**MEETI SHROFF-SHAH WAS LONGLISTED FOR THE CWA JOHN CREASEY (NEW BLOOD) DAGGER IN 2022!**Radhi returns home to Mumbai to lick her wounds after a failed relationship and a bout of writer’s block, but she soon gets caught up in the tangled mystery surrounding the death of her best friend’s father.Among the rarefied circles of Mumbai’s posh Temple Hill, there is nothing more tragic than loss of face — not even loss of life.Radhi’s pregnant best friend Sanjana’s father is found dead in his study. Everyone says it’s suicide. And yet, just hours before, he was telling Sanjana that he couldn’t wait to hold his grandchild in his arms.Something feels off to Radhi. Her suspicions are further raised by the surly cook and timid young maid’s odd behaviour.And who did the second cup of tea on his desk belong to?Radhi is determined to uncover the truth. But the deeper she digs beneath the diamond-studded prayer meetings and the lavishly catered ‘pure-veg’ brunches, the faster she finds herself drawn into a web of festering grievances, hidden agendas and long-buried secrets.As the intense Indian summer draws to an end and the monsoon sets in, Radhi risks everything to find out the truth.A FABULOUSLY ENGROSSING AND ATMOSPHERIC CRIME MYSTERY THAT WILL TRANSPORT YOU STRAIGHT TO MUMBAI.Fans of Faith Martin, Richard Osman, Victoria Dowd, Vaseem Khan, Ian Moore, Louise Penny, Shamini Flint and Agatha Christie will devour this brilliant, atmospheric murder mystery.THE SETTINGThe series is situated in fictious Temple Hill, a quiet and privileged neighbourhood in Mumbai, located by the Arabian Sea. It comprises of four, leafy, sun-dappled slopes that lead up to the main Temple Hill road. Wide streets are lined with gulmohar trees in flaming reds and sunny yellows. The area still retains an old-world charm, which means the stout, pastel-coloured buildings haven’t been converted into ambitious high-rises of glass and steel. The neighbourhood is dotted with small parks, little galleries where local designers are always showcasing clothes and jewellery. There are also high-end gyms and yoga studios interspersed with tiny florists, cafes and confectionary shops. And situated amid all these gentle trappings of everyday life are the five ancient Jain temples that give Temple Hill its name.READERS LOVE A MUMBAI MURDER MYSTERY:“Unputdownable.” Telegraph India“Unfolding like an Agatha Christie mystery, the book delivers on pace, plot and climax.” The Hindu“Pick of the week.” The Hinustan Times“A well-crafted mystery.” Mint Lounge“A well-written whodunnit that compels you to turn page after page until the end.” Frontlist Magazine????? “I loved this book. It was well written, with such great atmosphere and sense of place, plus a very likeable heroine, I just couldn’t put it down.” Hannelore????? “This book is almost as good as a trip back to India. It has it all . . . A wonderful read!” Connie????? “Atmospheric, well plotted, with a superlative sense of place and with a wholly credible cast of characters, this is an enjoyable and immersive read and hopefully the start of a long-running series. Bravo!” Ruth G.????? “This is a compelling mystery with a plethora of suspects and a complex, lovable amateur detective who is determined to seek out the truth even if it hurts . . . Overall, an absorbing read, and I will definitely read the next book in this series.” Pooja P.
by Philip Eliot | Aug 12, 2025 | Romantic Comedy |
A BRAND NEW feel-good read from MILLION COPY BESTSELLER Judy Leigh, perfect for fans of Dawn French and Caroline James! ?You’re never too old to fall in love…again!Cecily Hamilton is months away from her ninety-second birthday. She’s lived life to the full, choosing work over romance, friendship over love. And now she has a host of silver-haired friends living nearby, ready to fill her time with picnic lunches, prosecco and cheer!Cecily thought she was content. She thought her cup was full…But when the granddaughter of Cecily’s first and only love arrives on her doorstep, claiming that her grandfather, Eddie, is still in love with Cecily after all these years, Cecily wonders if there might be room for a little romance after all. Especially since, one by one, her friends keep falling head over heels for old flames and new.Can the oldest silver lady of the bunch really hope for her own second chance at love? Is it finally time for Cecily to seize the day?Celebrate life with Judy Leigh’s Silver Ladies! Don’t miss this uplifting, joyous and funny tale of friendships and new beginnings. This is the perfect feel-good story for all fans of Maddie Please, Dawn French and Caroline James.Praise for Judy Leigh:’I loved this book. It’s funny, emotional and a book that fills you with determination not to let life pass you by as you get older.’ Jennifer Bohnet‘Brilliantly funny, emotional and uplifting’ Miranda Dickinson’Lovely . . . a book that assures that life is far from over at seventy’ Cathy Hopkins’Brimming with warmth, humour and a love of life… a wonderful escapade’ Fiona Gibson‘Judy Leigh’s great strength is her wonderful, full-of-life characters. I especially love how so many of her starring roles in her novels go to strong women, and particularly older women… Highly recommended.’‘You can only love the beautiful writing style of Judy Leigh. It’s light, fresh and breezy, She gives aging a sparkle, that doesn’t make it seem scary but something to embrace and enjoy to the maximum.’‘Judy Leigh has become one of my favourite authors. Her writing is amazing. I have read most of her novels and look forward to the next one.’‘I hope you too pick up this heart warming, fun filled frolicking story of friendship and love. It is well worth a read.’‘As usual, Judy Leigh excelled at imagining her characters, and it was a treat to follow their adventures. Of course, I don’t include spoilers, but I can certainly promise a story filled with the very best kind of people, love, and a reminder that age is just a state of mind.’
by Philip Eliot | Aug 12, 2025 | Contemporary Romance |
**WINNER of the 2024 Writer’s Digest Grand Prize for Ebook****WINNER of the 2024 Next Generation Indie Book Awards for Series Fiction****WINNER of the 2024 Independent Publisher (IPPY) Award, Silver Medal in Romance**Will this small-town sweetheart and her mysterious new neighbor be a perfect match or a recipe for disaster?It’s the most wonderful time of the year…unless you’re me.This year, Christmas means chaos. My sister’s getting married and I—Gwen Griffin, perfectionist extraordinaire—will make sure her wedding is flawless. That includes doing the impossible: finding myself a wedding date. In my tiny hometown of Jasmine Falls, South Carolina, I’ll have better luck winning the lottery.The new guy next door is perfect for the job. Gorgeous and charming, Logan Fyfe is only here for a few weeks. He’s also a hot Scottish bazillionaire who’s totally out of my league—so my risk of falling into a relationship with him? Less than zero.Fake-dating Logan is the perfect plan—until my feelings become genuine. Beneath his devilish smirk and delicious brogue is a big-hearted man who makes me feel the one thing I never believed to be true—that I’m enough, just the way I am.We may be worlds apart, but I’m done pretending. It’s time to get real…even if it means risking my heart.Author’s Note: If you like sweet, closed-door romantic comedies with plenty of sizzling chemistry and laugh-out-loud banter, then welcome to Jasmine Falls! Each book in the series can be read as a standalone and has a guaranteed HEA. Scroll up to start reading today!
